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IT salary jump from Rs 2.4 LPA to Rs 14 LPA goes viral
Nandini M, an IT professional on X, shared her salary progression from Rs 2.40 LPA in 2020 to Rs 14 LPA in 2026, drawing over 4.2 lakh views and sparking debate on job-hopping versus loyalty in India’s tech sector.
Her biggest leap came in 2024 by joining a crypto firm as a DevOps L2 engineer, doubling her salary to Rs 8.90 LPA. After a promotion and a 31.1% hike, she now earns Rs 14 LPA as a Senior DevOps engineer. Nandini advised freshers that switching companies can make a bigger difference than waiting for annual hikes.
Social media users shared contrasting experiences, one grew from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 40 lakh in 18 years at the same firm, while others endorsed switching every 2-3 years for 25-30% jumps. Nandini added that peace of mind and a positive work environment also matter. To a fresher considering a three-year bond, she said such a commitment could be “brutal” if pay and growth are average.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The viral post reflects a deeper dynamic in India’s IT sector: the average tenure at a top tech firm has shrunk to under two years, driven by double-digit pay jumps on switching. What goes unsaid is the risk, stock options may not vest, startups can fail before a year ends, and crypto firms face regulatory whiplash from the RBI. The Reserve Bank has repeatedly warned against crypto volatility, yet the sector still pays a premium. For a DevOps engineer, the realistic next step is not another switch but assessing whether the 14 LPA role offers stability or if the next jump is baked into the firm’s runway. Watch for the engineer’s own next move, if she stays past 18 months, it signals peace of mind has won.
Source: livemint.com
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